AITFYMIBP Chapter 46

TL: Hua

Lin Yanran, through two variety shows and the behind-the-scenes footage of him and Gu Siye later released by Song Yingming, truly became the center of discussion for several days.

In an era where internet traffic rules, as soon as you gain popularity, resources flock to you.

However, Lin Yanran temporarily set all these resources aside. After a day of rest, he formally arranged to meet with Hong Huixue on Monday.

The location was a private club.

Lin Yanran had previously contacted the other party by phone, and today he finally met her in person.

Hong Huixue had a short, cool, and sharp hairstyle, wearing a white suit jacket paired with black trousers and stilettos, looking neat and unconstrained.

The two settled in a quiet private room. After briefly chatting about their recent situations, the other party handed a stack of documents to Lin Yanran.

“Based on your personal development, Mr. Yanran, the company has added some new plans for you. Please take a look first.”

Afraid that Lin Yanran might misunderstand, Hong Huixue immediately explained, “Of course, these are added from the perspective of your personal development. The company has not added any clauses or restrictions. If you feel they are not suitable, you can also remove them.”

Lin Yanran had previously thoroughly reviewed Siyu’s contract and knew how favorable the agreement was to him.

Although he had never been a celebrity before and hadn’t seen other artists’ contracts, the previous version of the contract wasn’t a hollow promise; every clause on it was clearly written, with no pitfalls or deception whatsoever.

So, even an amateur knew that Siyu was practically doing charity.

Lin Yanran was quite satisfied with the previous version of the contract.

He hadn’t expected that Hong Huixue would hint today that the company was making further concessions on the terms for him.

So, he opened the contract and read through it carefully.

He found that this version of the contract had some new provisions regarding his acting career and his personal life.

However, Siyu was still very accommodating and did not force him to film a certain number of movies or participate in a certain number of variety shows each year.

Lin Yanran did not speak immediately after reading it.

Hong Huixue, across from him, waited patiently for Lin Yanran. Only after he had closed the contract and taken a sip of tea did she quietly ask, “What do you think after reading it?”

Lin Yanran looked at the smiling Hong Huixue. “I feel that the contract your company offers to artists is indeed very…”

Lin Yanran pondered for a moment, trying to find the most suitable word.

“Generous.”

Lin Yanran wasn’t naive; of course, he knew this contract was excessively favorable to him.

After all, unusual events must have a hidden motive.

But what Siyu could possibly want from him, he couldn’t figure out immediately.

Of course, Lin Yanran wouldn’t ask about such a thing, as he knew he wouldn’t get an answer anyway.

As long as he confirmed that the contract was fine and most advantageous to him, that was all that mattered.

Hearing this, Hong Huixue also understood the implied meaning in Lin Yanran’s words.

But she just interlaced her hands to support her chin, met Lin Yanran’s gaze, and said with utmost sincerity, “I’ve said it many times: Siyu is truly very sincere towards you, Mr. Yanran.”

She smiled after speaking. “And you are so outstanding, I believe you will also bring an equivalent value of return to Siyu.”

Lin Yanran nodded, stood up, and extended his right hand to the other party, “I look forward to a friendly cooperation with Siyu in the future.”

Hong Huixue also shook his hand in return.

After Lin Yanran and Hong Huixue finalized the details, the official signing day was set for two days later.

On the day of the signing, Lin Yanran found a very formal suit to wear.

After the contract was signed, Hong Huixue brought a makeup artist to style him and take some promotional photos.

With everything prepared, at exactly 8 PM that evening, Siyu Entertainment’s official Weibo formally announced the news of Lin Yanran signing with Siyu.

Siyu Entertainment: #SiYuEntertainment# #Yanran# Welcome @Yanran to the Siyu family~

Your devotion to music is sincere, never forgetting your original aspiration.

You persist in your dreams, interpreting every stage with heart.

You are gentle yet steadfast, always being the best version of yourself.

A new start, a new journey—let’s move forward hand in hand on the road ahead!

After Siyu’s official Weibo posted this message, their affiliated marketing accounts immediately followed up, reposting and giving Lin Yanran considerable publicity.

Thus, almost simultaneously with Siyu’s Weibo post, the news of Lin Yanran signing with Siyu spread quickly within the fan circles.

When someone first mentioned this on a forum, most people’s first thought was:

[What kind of joke is this? Look at the status of the artists under Siyu. How could an 18th-tier like Yanran possibly reach for the moon and touch this kind of big company?]

However, when someone actually posted the screenshot from Siyu’s official Weibo, the people who had made those comments were so shocked they dropped the snacks they were eating.

[Damn, Yanran really did reach the moon…]

But the tide of public opinion changed quickly.

Upon learning that Lin Yanran truly signed with Siyu, the tone of those who didn’t want him to succeed shifted again.

[Siyu really lowered its status this time, signing such a nobody.]

[No wonder Yanran has been marketed so heavily recently. Turns out he found a powerful new backer.]

[I knew there was a reason Gu Siye was interacting so much with Yanran before. So that’s what it was.]

It was fine when the haters didn’t bring up Gu Siye, but as soon as they did, even before the Jingye Shi (GSY’s fandom) could tear into the haters, passersby couldn’t stand it anymore.

[For a moment, I couldn’t tell who you people were trying to hate on. If Gu Siye were so easily manipulated, obediently cooperating with the company to hype up a CP with a newcomer, would he still be Gu Siye?]

[Gu Siye being forced to bond with a newcomer for marketing is the funniest joke I’ve ever heard in my life.]

[Laughing to death. Yanran signing with Siyu this time must be making the haters spit blood.]

However, just as these people were seething with jealousy, something even more unbearable for the haters happened.

Gu Siye, who was abroad filming a commercial, actually logged on and actively reposted the Weibo post, adding the caption:

@Yanran Welcome.

As soon as this Weibo was posted, everyone, whether envious or displeased, immediately quieted down.

After all, everyone knew that while Siyu didn’t have many artists, Lin Yanran certainly wasn’t the only one.

Of the previous few Movie Kings, Movie Queens, and A-list stars who signed, which one of them didn’t have a much higher status than Lin Yanran?

But apart from the company’s official announcement, no one had ever seen Gu Siye actively welcome anyone.

Yet, as soon as the announcement was made this time, Gu Siye immediately reposted it on Weibo.

This clearly showed that the two were genuinely close in private, and their previous interactions had nothing to do with the company at all.

Seeing this, Jingye Shi quickly followed their idol’s lead and queued up to welcome Lin Yanran.

Lin Yanran’s fans also left messages below to express their gratitude.

However, the happiest of all upon seeing this Weibo were the Siran CP fans.

Because they… had secretly gotten another ship content!

Finding ‘sugar’ with a microscope is the most awesome thing!

But on this joyous day, CP fans and individual fans were united against external forces. Fearing that others might find excuses to diss Lin Yanran again, they restrained themselves to the utmost, only reposting Gu Siye’s Weibo with the text, “@Yanran Welcome~”

Lin Yanran had just finished showering when Gu Siye posted on Weibo.

He was looking for a hairdryer when his phone rang.

Picking up the phone from the bed, Lin Yanran saw that the caller was Gu Siye.

“Brother Gu.”

As soon as Lin Yanran spoke, a familiar low-pitched male voice immediately came through the phone, “What are you doing?”

Lin Yanran put down the hairdryer, switched to using a dry towel to rub his dripping hair, and said, “Drying my hair.”

Gu Siye’s voice was still gentle, seemingly with a hint of a smile, “Is it dry yet?”

“Just started.”

After speaking, Lin Yanran suddenly remembered that Gu Siye was currently abroad. Calculating the time difference, it should be early morning there…

“Why are you still awake so late?”

“Can’t sleep because of the jet lag.”

Gu Siye paused for a second after speaking.

Lin Yanran was about to respond but then heard the other party speak again.

Probably because it was late at night there, Gu Siye’s speaking volume was low, his voice deep, but with a touch of laziness and sexiness.

It sounds like a slight murmur, like someone speaking in their sleep while resting their head on a pillow.

“Congratulations on the signing.”

Hearing this congratulation, Lin Yanran realized the true intention of Gu Siye’s phone call.

He was immediately touched.

The other party, busy abroad, was still able to follow up on his signing news and send his blessings immediately.

This friend was truly thoughtful.

Lin Yanran quickly expressed his thanks.

“Alright, go dry your hair; don’t catch a cold.”

After hanging up with Gu Siye, Lin Yanran received a call from Yingying, and only then did he realize that Gu Siye had already reposted a congratulatory message on Weibo.

Not only Gu Siye, but also several guests and staff from his previous shows, Incredible Journey and Super Idol, as well as a few guests he met on Almighty Showdown, had reposted the message on Weibo or sent him private congratulatory messages on WeChat.

Lin Yanran quickly dried his hair and then took out his phone to reply to them one by one.

Towards the end of his replies, he noticed that Gao Zitai had sent him several messages in a row.

Gao Zitai: Congratulations on the signing

Gao Zitai: Siyu, that’s amazing!

Gao Zitai: We recorded a new episode today

Gao Zitai: When will you be able to come back?

Gao Zitai: Everyone misses you a lot

After sending the messages, Gao Zitai hugged his phone awkwardly, lying sleepless in the small, cold room in a foreign country.

In the last episode, he was following Lin Yanran, eating well, not worrying about work or salary, and could even use the money Yanran earned from selling paintings to redeem his snacks. Life was wonderful.

But this episode, without a strong backing to rely on, he realized that he was no match for the show’s production team at all.

When the new episode started today, he was miserably tricked by the production team.

Working was so hard, but the pay was meager, not even enough to buy dinner.

Gao Zitai rubbed his stomach, and thinking about only having a small piece of bread for dinner, his stomach couldn’t help but rumble…

How great it would be if Yanran could come for a few more episodes!

*

After signing with Siyu, matters concerning Lin Yanran’s related resources and coordination with the show teams were fully handed over to Hong Huixue’s team.

Hong Huixue filtered through the recent program invitations and selected one.

The program was called Historical National Treasures.

It was obvious from the name that this was a traditional Chinese culture variety show.

Hong Huixue handed the program information to Lin Yanran. “This program has only aired one episode, and the ratings are average, but it wins on being quite creative.”

“Each episode, they select a theme from aspects like poetry, songs, prose, instrumental music, chess, calligraphy, and painting,” Hong Huixue continued. “For the latest episode, they want to invite you to play the guzheng.”

Lin Yanran didn’t speak; he opened the document and quickly scanned the names of the special guests.

Weng Yancai, Shi Lingxiao…

Just as he saw these names, he heard Hong Huixue say, “But you will have to collaborate with two grandmaster-level seniors.”

Yingying, standing nearby, gasped.

Yingying: Sister Hui, you are really brave to take on this resource…